Synonyms of rehearsals

rehearsals

noun

plural of rehearsal

as in previews

a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance

we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• previews
• trials
• practices
• dry runs
• dress rehearsals
• exercises
• run-throughs
• drills
• walk-throughs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rehearsals

There are no rehearsals, and no do-overs for this moment. —John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026

And an unnecessary coda that comes after the curtain call never should have made it out of rehearsals. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

An overnight flight from El Paso to JFK, a full Met Gala night, a flight back through Mexico, and then arena rehearsals is the opposite of recharging. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026

Since rehearsals for Octet kicked off — as revealed by Miranda in an April 14 Instagram post — Seyfried has developed a close bond with her fellow cast and crew. —Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

Each performer is paired with a peer mentor, who is a child their age who volunteered to work with them through the four months of rehearsals and on stage. —Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

The perseverance required to work through technical challenges taught me resilience, while long rehearsals built stamina and discipline. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026

There was a magic in the air that will vanish if TV producers, tight scripts, and extensive rehearsals enter into the equation. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026

Crystal got a little schnockered and told stories about meeting Berle at rehearsals for SNLWHC and at Spago. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026